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To celebrate our 30th anniversary, we have lined up 30 inspiring walking routes across , Corn- wall and Somerset for people to choose from – or they can simply pick one of their own. CHSW area fundraiser Jayne Jarret said: “We want people to hike as they like and raise a bit of money to ensure local children and families continue to receive the vital hospice care they need. May is National Walking Month and whether it’s a scenic stroll or an epic hike, getting outside for some fresh air is more im- portant for our mental wellbeing than ever. “It’s free to register to take part in The Incredible Hike and if you can raise more than £30 in sponsor- ship, we’ll send you a very special commemorative CHSW 30th anniversary medal. Just visit the CHSW website www.chsw.org.uk/hike to register, pick your route and start your Incredible Hike adven- ture. You’ll find lots of easy fundraising ideas and tips on there too, as well as downloadable sponsor forms and links to set up your own Just Giving page in a couple of easy clicks.” CHSW was founded in 1991 and during the last 30 years, its hospices have provided a safe haven of care, support and friendship for thousands of children with life-limiting conditions and their families. The charity’s first hospice, Little Bridge House, opened its doors in Fremington, in 1995. Charl- ton Farm, near Bristol, opened in 2007 and Little Harbour, in St Austell, Cornwall opened in 2011. Today, CHSW supports more than 500 families across the South West, providing respite, emergency, end-of-life and bereavement care and support for the whole family. It has adapted its care during the pandemic to ensure Covid-safe support wherever and whenever families need it, including for the first time ever, in families’ own homes. The charity needs around £11m a year to run its three children’s hospices, and around 85 per cent is raised through voluntary donations.

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Returning to exercise after lockdown Christian Aid Week As the restrictions of the last year begin to ease, 10th–16th May Roger Warren of Fitness 4 Living ND will be offer- We need your help more than ever! ing a number of classes for those wanting to take There are some local collections going on, but up or return to exercise. At the moment classes with the COVID disruption, we are using ‘delivery take place outdoors, but the plan is to move in- only’ envelopes - the recipients return the enve- doors from 17th May, if the government’s ‘road lope with donation to the address marked on the map’ stays on schedule. Current sessions are: envelope, OR donations can be made with an ‘e- Tuesday Health Walk – meet outside South Mol- envelope’: Simply click on the link and donate. ton Pannier Market for a 9am start. Walks usually It can also be forwarded to friends and family! last about an hour and are between 2 and 3 miles https://envelope.christianaid.org.uk/envelope/ in length. south-molton-ca Fitclub – every Tuesday at 6:30pm There will be a collection at South Molton Market at S Molton Methodist Hall at the top of Duke St. on Thursday 13th May, a raffle and a sales stall – Thursday Circuits – every Thursday at 6:30pm at plants, cakes, preserves and bric-a-brac. Your S Molton Methodist Hall at the top of Duke Street. support would be welcome as well as any contri- The popular Seated Exercise Class will resume bution to the stall. when classes are allowed indoors. This usually Also a Zoom Quiz on Friday 14th May 7.15 for takes place at 11am on Wednesday. 7.30pm, kindly hosted by Rev Andy Jarvis. Roger also has plans to offer a Low Impact Please contact Lynne Miller by email: Strength & Mobility class in the future for those [email protected] who may be put off by the thought of star jumps Please do join us! and burpees! For more information please contact fitness4living Lockdown got you down? [email protected], text or call 07376 910575, or Try playing lawn bowls. Fresh air, new friends, visit the fitness4livingND Facebook page non-impact exercise, for all ages and abilities, as near covid secure environment as we can make it. Arts Destination S Molton, Zoom Event Try South Molton Bowling Club – why? Is it our Talk by N Devon Filmmaker, Jessica Pear- green, considered to be one of the best in the re- son, Monday, 24th May, 6 for 6.15-7.15pm. gion? Is it that we offer indoor short mat bowling in This amazingly courageous young woman will be the winter? Perhaps it’s that we are a fully inte- sharing insights into her life of creativity and grated mixed club? Or that we make new bowlers filmmaking, revealing her passion to highlight the welcome and offer free coaching for beginners? many talented local artists and makers and Whatever the reason, whether you are an abso- fighting against all the odds! After several years lute beginner or an experienced bowler, come and of suffering from a very rare auto-immune illness, give us a try. You will not be disappointed. stopping Jess from talking, eating, smiling, crying Should you wish to have a couple of coaching and having a relatively normal life, she stumbled sessions with no obligation to join, please contact upon film, which she was able to use to com- Pamela Parkhouse on pamparkhouse@hotmail. municate again com or tel 01598 740457. Jess started her company ‘The Maker Series’ in For further details and Membership application 2018, which has since been awarded Arts Coun- forms contact our secretary Mrs Sandra Andrews cil funding. Her goals include supporting and rais- on 01769 572386 or [email protected] ing the profile of local artists and craft makers, and also documenting creative business infor- Spanish conversation mation. Would you like to practise your Spanish? Please To ensure your place for this free, Arts Destina- try out our small friendly conversation group which tion South Molton Zoom event, please book at: meets online on Saturday mornings. For further www.artsdestination.co.uk/events information please contact [email protected]. Chimney sweeping Plantwise Nurseries A361 N Molton Junction Open Every Day 11am til 4.30pm 07434 793896 plantwise@southmolton or find us on Hetas and APICS registered Facebook Brush & vacuum Fruit, Flowers & Great range of Foliage Colourful Plants, Certificate issued Insured ready to plant NOW! Shrubs & Bulbs ready to plant NOW!

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